Iot needs Energy Harvesting
During the month of September, two prominent subjects have captured our attention.
Dear Readers,
We are excited to present you with the latest developments in the field of energy harvesting.
Our focus for this update begins with a compilation of noteworthy scientific research articles related to energy harvesting, with a particular emphasis on its potential applications in space. It is worth noting that these advancements may extend the boundaries of energy production to reach beyond our solar system. Following this, we will delve into comprehensive analyses of the evolving energy harvesting markets.
During the month of September, two prominent subjects have captured our attention. Firstly, we would like to highlight Roelof Koopmans' announcement at The Things Networks regarding the inauguration of a state-of-the-art production facility for Dracula Technologies in France. This facility boasts a remarkable annual production capacity of 150M cm2 commercial units.
Additionally, we will explore an article discussing the far-reaching implications of energy harvesting on military Internet of Things (IoT) systems. This insightful analysis originates from a reputable U.S.-based research source specializing in international defense, security, and technology matters.
Best regards,
The Dracula Team
📚  Great reads - Scientific articles
After the discovery of the photoelectric effect in 1839 by Becquerel, the first patents for solar cells (U.S. 389,124 and US389125) were issued to Ed. Weston in 1888, laying the groundwork for off-grid electricity generation from the Sun’s abundant energy supply. Intense research efforts at Bell Labs followed in the 1950s, which led to the first photovoltaic cell based on Si, reaching PCEs of 4% in 19533. PCEs steeply increased in a few years to 14% (1960) and the first applications of PVs were explored in satellite and space technologies. Read more…
Spatially separated crystallization for selective lithium extraction from saline water
Limited lithium supply is hindering the global transformation towards electrification and decarbonization. Current lithium mining can be energy, chemical and land intensive. Here we present an efficient and self-concentrating crystallization method for the selective extraction of lithium from both brine and seawater. The sequential and separable crystallization of cation species with different concentrations and solubilities was enabled by a twisted and slender 3D porous natural cellulose fibre structure via capillary and evaporative flows. Read more…
Ultra-durable superhydrophobic cellular coatings
Engineering ultra-durable coatings that are capable of resisting accretion of matters in diverse phases (liquid, vapor, or solid) and meanwhile endowing multifunctions is essential to numerous practical applications such as aero/marine engineering, petrochemical engineering, biology, architecture, and heat transfer. However, it appears mutually exclusive to design one coating that displays all these preferred features through structural design. First, introducing rough structures on coatings is preferred for liquid repellence, but, which also results in strong local vapor permeability, large adhesion with solid particles, and reduced mechanical strength. Read more…
In recent years, rapid advancements in science and technology have presented promising opportunities for the integration of intelligent optimization algorithms and robot collaboration technology. Intelligent optimization algorithms are computational techniques that simulate natural organisms and group behavior to solve complex problems. Examples of such algorithms include genetic algorithms1, particle swarm optimization2, and ant colony optimization3. These algorithms have demonstrated remarkable achievements in addressing combinatorial optimization problems, scheduling problems, and path planning. Read more…
Climate change indicators over the last few decades reveal that Arctic ecosystems are changing at an increasing rate and into an unprecedented state. Warming in the Arctic is occurring at a rate nearly 4 times faster than the global average leading to accelerating declines in average annual sea ice concentration, extent, and thickness. Increased air temperatures and reduced sea ice are influencing other environmental factors, including sea surface temperature and primary productivity that are leading to alterations in Arctic marine food webs and animal ranges shifting northward. Due to these changes, the Arctic is expected to experience a species turnover five times greater than the global average. Read more…
A dive into underwater solar cells
Our oceans are vast, mostly unexplored, and difficult to monitor. Large-scale implementation of a fully autonomous ‘Internet of Underwater Things’ would transform how we collect and share data from this domain; however, deployment is prohibited by the lack of persistent power sources. In principle, underwater solar energy generation can complement the use of batteries and provide a solution, although dedicated research is needed since traditional silicon solar cells do not perform well underwater due to water’s strong absorption of near-infrared light. In this Perspective, we present examples of solar-powered underwater applications and discuss which types of solar-harvesting materials could be appropriate, including GaInP variants, CdTe, organic semiconductors, and perovskite semiconductors. Read more…
📚  Great reads: Energy Harvesting and IoT Market opportunities
Dracula sucks the light out of dark – passive IoT will drive massive IoT, claims LoRa crowd
The eureka moment at The Things Conference in the Dutch capital was from France-based Dracula Technologies, which presented its energy-sucking low-light solution for passive (battery-less) LoRaWAN, and also announced a new production facility is set to go live with a capacity for 150M cm2 of commercial units per year. So, yes, big news – to the point the TTI guys, hosting the Amsterdam show, spot-lit this dim-lit tech in their opening keynote. Read More…
EMI Shielding for Electronics 2024-2034: Forecasts, Technologies, Applications
Materials, methods, and applications for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding including package-level shielding, sputtering, printing, conductive inks, MXenes, nanocarbons, heterogeneous integration, system-in-package, and compartmentalization. Read more…
Environmental Gas Sensor Market 2024-2034: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players
Environmental gas sensor market, smart HVAC, pollution monitoring, air quality, digital smell, breath diagnostics, battery monitoring, smart-home, smart-building, smart-city, environmental sensor market, particulate matter sensors, electrochemical sensors. Read more…
Energy Harvesting Market Trends: Leading Key Players Analysis with Growth Updates by 2030
The "Energy Harvesting Market" research report 2023 offers a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the industry segmentation based on Types [Light Energy Harvesting, Vibration Energy Harvesting, Thermal Energy Harvesting, RF Energy Harvesting], Applications [Building and home Automation, Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Transportation, Security, Others] and Regions. It highlights current trends, opportunities, risks, and key drivers influencing market growth. Read more…
💡 Learning Content
Iot needs Energy Harvesting - Key-note presentation of Roelof Koopmans, Business Dev. at Dracula Tech., at IoT Visions Zurich
Roelof Koopmans, Business Developer at Dracula Technologies, recently presented a talk entitled "Dracula Technologies' Organic Photovoltaic Enabling Batteryless IoT Sensors" at IoTVisions2023 in June.
In the coming years, billions of IoT devices requiring batteries will be in circulation, leading to the replacement of 100 billion batteries by 2025. This environmental crisis can be avoided thanks to energy harvesting.
The benefits are considerable: reduced maintenance, longer sensor life, and a significantly reduced ecological footprint.
Roelof speaks valuable insights into how our organic photovoltaic solution has the potential to be a game-changer for the future of IoT.
Take a look at his pitch right here:
Energy Harvesting Technologies for Internet of Things (IoT) and military IoT Devices
The Internet of Things is an emerging revolution in the ICT sector under which interconnecting physical objects communicate with each other and/or with humans over the internet in order to offer a given service. IoT devices consist of sensors, processing, and communications subsystems that require power which can be provided by batteries, but even sub-Watt sensing assets require large, heavy batteries to operate for extended periods of time.  Read More…
I designed a PCB for Solar Energy Harvesting assembly & tests
I designed this PCB(OBJEX EHDK) to study energy harvesting more closely, I compared two energy harvesters(SPV1050 & ADP5091) to understand their operation and differences.
📅 Events to consider this month
Events to attend this month: list of exciting events, webinars, and videos for you to explore this month.
October, 03: The Technology Trends and Innovations Reinvigorating White Biotechnology
In this webinar, IDTechEx will:
Define the white biotechnology and its scope, versus other "colors" of biotechnology
Discuss several technology trends impacting white biotechnology
Highlight some of the biggest innovations taking place in white biotechnology
Analyze major market activity by leading and emerging players in white biotechnology
Present a 10-year market outlook for white biotechnology
October, 11: Solid-State Batteries - Technologies, Challenges, Breakthroughs, and Beyond
This IDTechEx webinar will give a brief introduction to solid-state batteries and discuss technologies, challenges, opportunities, and commercialization of solid-state batteries in the following aspects:
Solid-state battery definition and fundamental concept
Value propositions
Potential for enhanced safety, energy density and performance
Technology types, challenges, improvements
Application and commercialization
October, 16-20: GITEX Global - The world’s largest tech show upscaled
across 2 mega venuesGet ready for 5 full days of enthralling conferences, live-action workshops, matched concierge networking and business partnerships as well as discovering the latest tech in use and unseen by the masses.
October, 17-20: CEATEC - Society 5.0
CEATEC is a comprehensive technology exhibition that aims to be a "showcase for Society 5.0" covering all industries and sectors, where visions, concepts, and new businesses for the future society that utilize cutting-edge technologies such as Web 3.0, Metaverse, robots, and artificial intelligence (AI) will be exhibited.
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